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Financial Aid Officers

	Nicholas Adam Torres Financial Aid Counselor (Undergraduate students, last names A-F) Nicholas, a Hartford native, is a proud alum of UC, Riverside, and enjoys drumming and long walks with his dog and boyfriend. ENG/ESP
	Peter Balich Financial Aid Counselor (Undergraduate students, last names G-M) When not attempting to make financial aid dreams come true, Pete can be found chasing his oldest son from baseball field to baseball field, and his youngest from toy to toy.
	Katie Bengtson Financial Aid Counselor (Undergraduate students, last names N-Z) Katie enjoys reading, hiking, and exploring new foods and cities. She does not enjoy running but completed her first marathon in 2023.
	Morgan Pohorylo Financial Aid Counselor (Graduate Students) Morgan loves reading and swimming and received a Master of Arts in Public Policy from Trinity College in 2010.
	Tara Silva-Jackson Associate Director of Financial Aid Born and raised on the West Coast, Tara has a passion for beautiful scenery and arts of all kind. She enjoys exploring different vegan restaurants all over New England with her family on the weekends.
	Kelly Jambo Director of Financial Aid Systems and Data Analytics Kelly is mom to three beautiful children. She and her husband are die hard Bruce Springsteen fans and have gone to dozens of concerts.
	Ashley Dutton Executive Director of Financial Equity, Aid, and Strategic Planning Ashley is a Connecticut native with a passion for cooking, sports, and travel. She embraces new adventures and loves sharing those experiences with her children.